JAMB CAPS, which stands for Central Admissions Processing System, is an online platform developed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to streamline admission process for Nigerian tertiary institutions.
This CAPS includes all details of students who applied through JAMB, along with the information they provided, such as their choice of institution, course e.t.c
JAMB CAPS helps both students and universities by providing a centralized system for managing admission process.
As a JAMB student, CAPS is where you can check your admission status. You get to see if any university or polytechnic has offered you admission. It’s like an admission tracker for students.
Features of JAMB CAPS
- View Your JAMB Score – Your UTME exam results
are available, so you can view your overall score. - Print Original JAMB Result – Download your official JAMB result directly.
- Confirm O-Level Results – Crosscheck your results to see if they are correct to avoid drawbacks in the admission process.
- Check Admission Status – This is the main feature! Continuously see if any university has admitted you yet into their programmes.
- Change Institution/Course – Request a change of course/institution as quickly as possible to meet your admission needs.
- Approvals/Updates – Get notifications of admission list updates, transfer approvals and next steps right on your CAPS dashboard.
What’s Admission Status?
Admission status is a term that shows a aspirants current state of admission.
There are 3 admission statuses on JAMB CAPS.
- Not Admitted
- Admission in Progress
- Admitted
We will be going through each of these in details.
Meaning of Not Admitted on JAMB CAPS
“Not Admitted ” on JAMB CAPS means the candidate hasn’t been considered for admission yet for that particular course and institution.
Meaning of Admission in Progress on JAMB CAPS
“Admission in Progress” on JAMB CAPS means you have been considered for admission by the school you applied for but JAMB is yet to confirm the admission.
Meaning of Admitted on JAMB CAPS
“Admitted” on JAMB CAPS simply means the institution you applied to has offered you admission, and it has been fully verified by JAMB.
FAQ
Why is my admission status showing not admitted?
If your admission status is showing “Not Admitted” it means you haven’t been offered admission yet, this doesn’t mean that you won’t be offered admission as the school’s admission process may still be ongoing.
You’re advised to keeping checking your CAPS for any possible changes.
Can Admission in Progress change back to Not Admitted?
Yes, in some cases “Admission in Progress” can change back to “Not Admitted”.
This can be as a result of JAMB not fully verifying the admission or a technical glitch.
How long does it take for admission in progress to change to admitted?
There’s no specific time range for “Admission in Progress” to change to “Admitted.” This depends on your institution, it can take up to 2-14 days. In some cases, it might not change until you resume due to technical issues from JAMB.
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If you have any questions concerning your admission status on JAMB CAPS, feel free to drop them in the comment section below. we will be happy to attend to them.